MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,064 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front windscreen washer supply poor
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
moisture in boot
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front TYRE WORN THIN ON EDGES AND HAS CUTS IN TREAD
Nearside Front windscreen washer supply poor
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door trim strip missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
moisture in boot
Offside Front tyre worn on edges of tread and perishing in tread
rear tyres wearing thin on inside and outer edges
Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension accumulator leaking (5.3.5 (c))
Offside Front tyre worn on edges of tread and perishing in tread
rear tyres wearing thin on inside and outer edges
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
nearside headlight lens deteriorating
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
nearside headlight lens deteriorating
Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge
Nearside headlight lens deteriorating - slightly affecting beam image
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear tyre splitting in tread
Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer clamp loose (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge
Nearside headlight lens deteriorating - slightly affecting beam image
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear tyre splitting in tread
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES AND HAVE CUTS IN TREAD
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
NEARSIDE HEADLIGHT PATTERN AND OUTPUT REDUCED DUE TO LENSE DETERIORATION
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES AND HAVE CUTS IN TREAD
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
NEARSIDE HEADLIGHT PATTERN AND OUTPUT REDUCED DUE TO LENSE DETERIORATION
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
baffles deteriorated in rear exhaust silencer
headlamp lenses deteriorating [starting to affect beam image and output]
offside front tyre showing uneven wear
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
headlight lenses deteriorating
rear exhaust silencer baffles deteriorating and slight blow from joint
wiper blades deteriorating
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
slight oil leak at top of engine [needs covers removing and cleaning to identify]
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
slight oil leak at top of engine [needs covers removing and cleaning to identify]
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
baffles rattling in rear silencer and slight blow from joint
child seat fitted incorrectly
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
baffles rattling in rear silencer and slight blow from joint
child seat fitted incorrectly
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
nearside front and rear tyres starting to show wear
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
nearside front and rear tyres starting to show wear
How Reliable is the Citroen C5?
Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VX52 UWR is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
Across all 2002 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 89,012 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Citroen C5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX52 UWR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Citroen C5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Citroen C5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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VX52 UWR is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 September 2002.
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